Agriculture - Food Science, Associate of Science (463)
About Our Program
This program is intended to provide the first two years of a 4-year baccalaureate program and includes the general education, agriculture, science, and math courses required of the transfer student.
Nature of Work and Employment
Careers in food science study the physical, biological and chemical makeup of foods. The purpose of this profession is to improve food safety, create better processes, enhance the nutritional value and shelf-life of foods, and develop new flavors. Some careers in the food science pathway focus on diet, health, and food safety by ensuring the quality of the foods we eat every day. Others work to develop new packaging, new products and new sales opportunities. Some examples of careers within food science are listed below.
- Flavor Technologist
- Food Inspector
- Nutritionist/Dietician
- Food Product Developer
- Food Safety Specialist
- Packaging Engineer
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Food Production Supervisor
Special Considerations
The listed coursework is a recommendation only. Students should check with a student advisor for HCC graduation requirements. Students must meet with an advisor to ensure that the special requirements of the department and institution to which they plan to transfer are met. Colleges and universities have specific requirements for transfer students.